TEEN SUICIDE: WARNING SIGNS Teenagers are complicated beings. Although we’ve all been one at a point in our life, it wasn’t in the world teenagers are living in today. We can’t truly begin to understand the pressures they’re exposed to, with social media and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic – let alone crime and social [...]
Cancer of the testicle (also called the testis), a rare cancer in men, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of one or both testicles. Sperm and male hormones (testosterone) are made in the testicles. There are two testicles located inside of the scrotum (a sack of loose [...]
Cholera outbreak spreads, threatening the health of children and people across affected areas, UNICEF South Africa stands ready to further scale-up its support. Two children are among fifteen people now reported to have died from the cholera outbreak in South Africa, according to the Gauteng Department of Health. The recent deaths have occurred in [...]
Influenza, commonly known as the “flu,” is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses. The flu virus attacks the body by spreading through the upper and/or lower respiratory tract. It is important to boost your immune system and protect yourself over the flu season to ensure risks are minimized. [...]
With February being Valentine’s month, you may be wondering how you can spice up your love life and reconnect with your loved one. Many couples forget how to connect in long-term relationships and assume that a romantic weekend away or gift will rekindle the spark. But it is in the small moments of everyday [...]
What are wellness goals? Wellness goals are targets to become an overall healthier, better you. They’re not only the numbers on a scale or steps on your fitbit. Wellness goals can include having more energy, thinking more positively, or getting better quality sleep. Plan Write down your ideal routines; don’t just think about them. [...]
Traditionally meal replacements have featured predominantly in gyms, sports fields, hospitals and social development projects with the purpose of providing nutrient dense foods to meet increased requirements and/or poor intake. However, with the fast-paced lives many of us now lead, meal replacements are quickly becoming a viable option for healthy meals on-the-go. Often, the healthy [...]
Everyone gets back pain. Well, almost everyone: some 90% of people experience back pain at some stage in their lives, and half of working-age adults have some back pain in any given year. That is a lot of back pain! (For clarity we are discussing lower back pain or lumbago.) What causes back pain? [...]
We consume too much fast food and sugar, are under too much stress, don’t get enough sleep or exercise and are disconnected from others. This can adversely affect our health and wellbeing. The good news is that we can take charge and change our harmful habits. Here are some things we can do to [...]
How to refuel when you feel emotionally drained? Feel like you’ve used up all your energy trying to cope with stressful demands, conflict, or a lack of support? Your patience is wearing thin and you’re frustrated, even with family or friends. Be aware! Your emotional energy reserves are low and you need to refuel [...]
